Ashaiman: Some business owners and residents of Ashaiman New York have expressed frustration after enduring about 48 hours without electricity, following a heavy downpour on Sunday.
According to Ghana News Agency, the rain, which started in the early hours of Sunday and lasted for several hours, caused significant disruptions with the resulting power outage, creating a major setback for businesses in the area. Electricity was restored at about 22:00 hours on Monday.
Some residents, including business owners and workers, shared their experiences. Madam Faustina Mensah, a cold store operator, said the thunderstorm and heavy rain knocked out power supply immediately. She had stocked up on cartons of fish and chicken early in the week. The prolonged power outage led to the defrosting of her stock, threatening her capital.
Mr. Kwame Ofori, a provision shop owner, noted that the outage had disrupted his daily business operations. He typically sells between 10 and 13 bags of sachet water daily, but the lack of electricity prevented him from chilling the water or drinks for customers, affecting sales.
Mr. Francis Tetteh, a barber, described the outage as a deprivation of income. He mentioned that Sundays are usually busy for him, as people prepare for the new work week, but he could not operate without electricity. His colleague, who used a generator, faced increased costs due to fuel consumption.
Mrs. Rachel Owusu, a new mother, expressed concerns about the heat affecting her baby. Although the weather was initially cool after the rain, the heat intensified later. She also pointed out that some residents in Ashaiman Aviation had their power restored earlier, prompting a call for better communication from ECG regarding power restoration efforts.